Nov 24, 2009

Tree before Turkey?!

It feels so weird to have the Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving, but that's what we decided to do. And Kaitlyn really enjoyed decorating the tree all by herself. I did the lights but that was it. I hope that Sierra doesn't try to pull it off of the table, since we are using our 3-ft. tree this year. Now I need to figure out the Thanksgiving feast! I think it'll just be us again this year. We tried to invite others to join us, but they already had plans. So hopefully, I won't make too much food, and it'll turn out better than last year. Last year was my first attempt at baking a huge turkey. Even though it was edible, I learned from my mistakes and will do it differently this time around. For Family Home Evening, we made a paper turkey and wrote things we're thankful for on the paper feathers. It is on our dining room wall where we can see it. But, having the tree up, I think it really helps me to focus more on what I am thankful for. I am so thankful for my family and for my Savior and his gospel which makes it possible for our family to be together forever! I love you, family!

2 comments:

Diane Ripplinger, Gregg Ripplinger said...

Writing on the turkey is a fun idea. What were the kids grateful for? And a three-foot tree sounds fantastic! Now the kids can have Christmas before the big exodus to grandparents homes! I'm so looking forward to seeing you all!

Maggie said...

Some things the kids (A & K) said they were thankful for/or love-- my [pencil], yummy yummy foody-nature things that help me liv!, my bed, mommy daddy my three sisy's, my mom, my home, daddy, and I like my [puppy]. Kaitlyn had turned one of her paper feathers into a pencil. Very clever. And she had drawn a picture of a puppy/stuffed animal?